Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $140,550 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $67.57
10th percentile $64,590
90th percentile $194,520
Employed locally 40
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,590
    25th
    $72,500
    50th (median)
    $140,550
    75th
    $168,860
    90th
    $194,520

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 222% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $170,100
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,080
    Utica-Rome, NY $127,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$129,600
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    Computer Systems Analysts$102,340
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$136,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Binghamton, NY is $67.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.54 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Binghamton, NY is 0.3% below the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Binghamton?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $64,590 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,500.